A Female Musician Charms an Antelope
The painting depicts a woman playing a musical instrument, specifically a stringed instrument. She sits on a yellow ground wearing a green outfit. A gray and white antelope stands next to her, looking up. Behind her is a white building with a pink and green window. There are several small trees and bushes around her. In the background, there is a blue sky with clouds. On top of the white building, there are several people sitting. The painting has a red border with a blue inner border.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1825
- Medium
- Ink and opaque watercolor on cloth
- Culture
- Western India, Rajasthan, Kota
- Dimensions
- 498 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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